The mobile phone itself has become a totemic and fashion object, with users decorating, customizing, and accessorizing their mobile phones to reflect their personality. This has emerged as its own industry. So...lets discover the mobile phone culture!
The International Consumer Electronics Show (CES) is a trade show held each January in Las Vegas, Nevada, and is sponsored by the Consumer Electronics Association. At the show, many previews of products are introduced, or new products are announced.
One of the products that created a lot of buzz this year, was Sony Ericsson K790a Cybershot mobile phone. The handset has "real camera" features including; Xenon flash with red eye reduction, Macro mode, Best Pic scene modes (the uniqueness of this feature is that 4 of the resulting images are shot before the camera button is completely pressed and 4 immediately after; from these 8 exposures, choose the best and delete the rest) and PictBridge printing. Other features include; 64 MB internal memory, memorycard slot, FM radio with RDS and mobile blogging.
* GSM: Quad-band (MHz: 850, 1800, 1900); * camera: 3.2MP, auto focus, BestPic, Macro, digital zoom 16x, image stabilizer, picture blogging, red-eye reduction, video recording, video stabilizer, xenon flash; * dimensions: 105 x 47 x 22 mm / 4.1 x 1.8 x 0.9 inches; * weight: 115 grams; * talk time up to 7 hours.
Others:
* RSS feeds; * 3D games; * radio FM with search function; * video streaming/viewing.
The Executive Vice President of Motorola, Ron Garriques, has recently offered the investors a short presentation of the company's future mobile phone models. As expected, most of these models will be 3G devices. Those include MOTO RIZR Z8, MOTO KRZR K3, MOTO Q2 HSDPA, MOTO Q GSM/EDGE.
* KRZR Z3, is an updated version of the Motorola KRZR K1 clamshell. It features 3G functionality with video calls;
* RIZR Z8 is an updated version of the Motorola RIZR Z6 which is already officially announced but isn't yet available. Its front camera most clearly reveals that we are dealing with a 3G handset;
* Q EDGE is a Motorola Q version with GSM/EDGE support;
* Q2 - a HSDPA version of the Motorola Q2.
Garriques also gave some informations about the SCPL (Scalpel) phones line. The presentation does not offer any information considering the lauching date.
More about the future 2007 Motorola mobiles would be unveiled at the 3GSM in Barcelona this February.
A new elegant and smart slider was launched this month in Korea - the LG SH110 device. It features HSDPA (1.8 Mbps), video call functionality, bluetooth, bluetooth music sharing. This device has a big advantage for the business men who travel a lot, considering it's global level utility.
LG SH110 has a 320 x 240 pixels QVGA screen, a 2MP camera and a secondary VGA camera for video calls. The device can be used as a MP3 player. There is still no information about it' price.
The "E" business mobile phones line is geting rich with the new device witch will be officially announced at the 3GSM International Congress in Barcelona. The Nokia E65 handset is a red slider with a classic design. It looks like a smartphone, thing that is nothing new for Nokia.
The most interesting part is the recommended price - 340 EUR.
The new Sony Ericsson mobile phone, W880i, was analyzed and finally approved by Federal Communications Commission so it will not take too long until it's launch. It's possible that the launching date will be somewhere during 12 and 15 February at the third GSM Congress in Barcelona, when new Sony Ericsson models will be launched.
Different sources indicate that the following features are almost sure for the new device:
The Samsung D900 mobile phone successor, the Samsung Ultra Edition 10.9, is only 10.9 millimeters thin. The smart phone is not too different from it's predecessor and it features a 3.2 mega pixels camera, MP3/video player, stereo blue tooth, tv-out, 80 MB internal memory and an integrated Micro-SD slot.
Officially this device will be launched at the third GSM congress in Barcelona.
Although the LG Shine look, seems one easy to get dirty and scratched, it was discovered that is quite resistant at finger prints and scratches. In spite the existing delay, the middle navigation scroll button is intuitive placed and accessible. The buttons are a bit distanced witch is not a pleasant thing.
Above all, the new LG model it's building itself a good reputation as mobile phones "Casanova".
High Tech Computer is planning a huge launch in 2007: 12 mobile phones and there is one big important reason for this, the company's business extending. HTC is expecting low income for the 2007 first quarter comparing with 2006 last quarter because the season factors. The company will continue to respect the current policy, continuing simultaneous cooperating with service providers, ODMs and the channel that assures the developing.
There are still no informations about what kind of devices the 12 phones will be, but, maybe, considering the market competition, will see more innovating designs.
The HTC P4350 is a quad-band PDA phone that comes in a slim and compact package but gives you everything you need for a mobile device. Armed with a full QWERTY keyboard that easily slides out, entering information has never been faster and easier. The large 2.8" screen gives you enough room to read files and browse the Web comfortably.
Microsoft® Windows Mobile® 5.0 with Direct Push technology lets you get updates to your e-mail, tasks and contacts immediately. With GPRS/EDGE, Wi-Fi® and Bluetooth®, you stay connected at any time, any place. Use the built-in 2.0 megapixel camera to take pictures and record video. Keep yourself entertained by playing back music and video using Windows Media Player.
The HTC P4350 - your mobile office and entertainment center in one. Highlights Worldwide Quad-band PDA Phone Ultimate connectivity (GPRS, Wi-Fi® , Bluetooth® ) Large 2.8 TFT Touch Screen LCD Display Instant access to e-mails, calendar, and contacts Auto-sliding QWERTY keyboard
Specification Processor: TI's OMAP™ 850, 201 MHz
Operating System: Microsoft® Windows Mobile® 5.0 Pocket PC Phone Edition
Memory: ROM: 128 MB RAM: 64 MB DDR SDRAM
Dimension: 109 mm (L) X 59 mm (W) X 17 mm (T)
Weight: 168g with battery
Display: 2.8” TFT-LCD, 240 X 320 dot pixels with 65,536 colours
Network: Quad-band GSM®/GPRS/EDGE: 850, 900, 1800, 1900 (The device will operate on frequencies available from the cellular network)
Device Control: 5-way Navigation Control
Keyboard: Auto-sliding QWERTY keyboard
Connectivity: Bluetooth® 2.0 Wi-Fi®: IEEE 802.11 b/g HTC ExtUSBTM (11-pin mini-USB and audio jack in one)
Camera: 2.0 Megapixel CMOS color camera
Audio : Built-in dual (microphone and speaker) Headphone: AMR/AAC/WAV/WMA/MP3 codec
Battery: Rechargeable Lithium-ion polymer battery Capacity: 1130 mAh Standby time: Up to 150 ~ 200 hours Talk time: Up to 3.5 ~ 5 hours
Today, appeared a picture that presents what is claimed to be the "Google Switch" mobile phone, a new product of the Google - Samsung collaboration. The authenticity of this photo has not yet been verified, but if this image represents indeed a Google product, not a Photoshop fake,the Apple's iPhone launching will have to manage a serious problem.
What we know is the fact that the two teams, Google and Samsung, worked togheter in the past and the newly Ultra Edition 13.8 is the concrete proof. This mobile phone is a super slim one, but not as the one pictured in this photo. If we listen to the rumors, the "Google Switch" has no on-board storage; all the existing applications are served up over the network.
Until we find more concrete information about this new Samsung - Google mobile phone, we will find and analyze every interesting rumor.
Pantech is addressing all of high fashion needs with their all-new IM-U170.
The major Korean phone maker has certainly taken the minimalist approach with this new phone, keeping the package skinny and simple, yet loading it with some rather nifty features. For example, it comes with the first face-recognition mobile game in the industry. The on-board VGA camera tracks your face (which also comes in handy for video telephony). There is a second 2.0 mega pixel camera for actual picture-taking.
Available now under the SKY brand in Korea, the IM-U170 comes wrapped in a magnesium casing, sports a metallic keypad with EL light, and focuses on a "dynamic and elegant GUI."
LG announced in Great Britain, 7 February as the launching date of the Shine mobile phone.
Great Britain is the first market except Korea, that can sell this new LG mobile phone. LG haven't unveiled the phone specifications and will not do this until the launch. Shine is the second phone from the "premium" series. It has a 2.2. inches screen size with a magic mirror that looks like a normal one when the phone is inactive.
The Korean specifications shows that the phone features a 2 mega pixels camera and a square keyboard like the Chocolate model.
Samsung and Google announced a global cooperation. The aim is to allow the mobile phone users from all the world to have easy and fast access to the all Google services and products, directly from their Samsung mobiles. The Samsung mobile phones, having Google application implemented, will allow the users to search informations, find different locations and check the email when they travel. Some of the Google products and services are implemented already beginning with 2007, including: * Google search: The Samsung devices will include the Google icon in the applications menu - just one click for Google search; * Google Maps: The application permits the users to view maps and satellite images, to find commercial activities, local business and to get informations useful for their routes when they travel; * Gmail: Gmail for mobile phones, a new application that brings more speed, comfort and functionality to Gmail mobile experience. Samsung launched already, the Ultra Edition 13.8 ( SGH - Z720) device, the first mobile phone with Google services installed.This terminal has only 13.8 mm thickness, features HSDPA support and comes with a 3 mega pixels camera, MP3 player and Blue tooth connectivity.
LG KE850 is one of the devices which won the iF Product Design Award 2007. Featuring a full touch-control design, the new handset is the result from the collaboration between the Korean manufacturer and the Prada design team. There are no informations about this handset, except some photos and rumors about a touch screen mobile device.
This phone has a simple design, it's slim enough and the screen take the most part of the phone's front face. The Prada phone would feature a large 3" LCD touch screen display with 240 x 400 pixels resolution and would also have a 2 megapixel camera and a microSD memory card slot.
This device has no keyboard because the touch screen will solve all the necessary tasks. There are just three buttons Send, End and Confirm, in the bottom of the screen and these buttons permit the accepting or resigning the calls.
In the existing photos, shortcuts for Media and Office could be noticed, so maybe the office documents would be opened and edited directly from the phone.
The PRADA Phone by LG will be available with prices starting from 600 EUR in the UK, France, Germany and Italy as of late February, 2007, followed by countries in Asia such as Hong Kong, Taiwan, and Singapore from late March, 2007. The Korean version of the phone is scheduled to launch in the second quarter of 2007.
Nokia introduced the Nokia N93i, a compact and stylish digital camcorder and multimedia computer in one. Boasting a host of advanced features - from DVD-like quality video capture to direct video uploads - the Nokia N93i enables you to record great quality video wherever and whenever you feel inspired. You can shoot DVD-like quality videos with the Nokia N93i thanks to its MPEG-4 VGA video capture at up to 30 frames per second, stereo audio recording and digital stabilization. The Nokia N93i also boasts a 3.2 megapixel (2048 x 1536 pixels) camera with Carl Zeiss optics, 3x optical zoom, autofocus and close-up mode. With the 1 GB miniSD card included in the standard Nokia N93i sales pack, you can capture up to 45 minutes of DVD-like quality video or up to 1250 high-quality photos.
With its slim and compact design, the Nokia N93i is now even easier to slip into your pocket. It also has a new metallic finish keymat and a mirror effect cover. The 2.4" main display of up to 16 million colors has a 160° viewing angle, the easy-to-use joystick provides smooth video control and there are dedicated camera keys to capture images, switch shooting mode and operate the flash quickly and easily. Integrated into the Nokia N93i is a new personal video and photo blogging service called Vox* with privacy features that let you share stories and thoughts instantly with your friends, family, neighborhood or the entire world. Select your video or photos in the gallery of your Nokia N93i and upload them directly from your device to Vox in their original size.
Once you've finished filming, shape your story while it's still on the Nokia N93i with the on-device editing capabilities. For advanced editing, the standard Nokia N93i sales pack comes bundled with Adobe Premiere Elements 3.0 software, enabling you to create professional quality movies on your compatible PC. These videos can then be transferred back to your multimedia computer or burned to DVDs. Get the popcorn out and have a communal screening of your very own blockbuster or latest photos. Simply connect the Nokia N93i to a compatible TV with the supplied video-out connectivity cable, dim the lights and enjoy the show. Or if you prefer the wireless route, use the integrated wireless LAN (WLAN) technology to connect to a compatible UPnP (Universal Plug and Play) enabled device. The Nokia N93i is far more than just a digital camcorder - work or play, it delivers just what you need. Designed to work on WLAN, 3G (WCDMA 2100 MHz), EDGE and GSM (900/1800/1900 MHz) networks, the Nokia N93i provides mobile broadband internet access for browsing, uploading content, and sending and receiving emails, allowing you to stay connected on the move. You can also keep yourself entertained with MP3 music, podcasts, stereo FM radio or mobile TV video streaming.
Slimmer and more compact in design, the Nokia N93i follows on from the success of the Nokia N93, which has received numerous awards and accolades, including 'European Media Phone of the Year 2006-2007' by the European Imaging and Sound Association (EISA), 'Innovation of the Year 2006' by Digital Video as well as 'Editor's Choice 2006' award by American Photo, to name just a few. The Nokia N93i, which is based on S60 3rd Edition software on Symbian OS, is expected to start shipping in volumes during the first quarter of 2007 with an estimated, pre-tax, unsubsidized sales price of approximately 600 euros.
Display:
* screen resolution: 240x320 * screen type: TFT * colors: 16MB * other features: twist and rotating screen.
camera; * dimensions: 108 x 58 x 25 mm; * weight: 163 grams; * battery: Up to 3 hours 30 minutes talk time;
The new Nokia N93i device provides Java MIDP 2.0 support and more features: video calling and download, push to talk, stereo FM radio, TV out suport, voice command, PIM (calendar, to do list, printing), photo/video editor, integrated handsfree and MP3/AAC/MPEG4 player.
Nokia introduced its next generation widescreen Nokia Nseries multimedia computer, the Nokia N800 Internet Tablet. The new Nokia N800 combines a really private Internet experience with simple wireless connections, higher resolution display and backing for a broad kind of Internet applications. The Nokia N800 Internet Tablet has been optimized for enjoying the conversant Web experience anytime, anywhere. The Nokia N800 is built to be perpetually in consumption. Internet calling, instant messaging and email hold you in contact with friends and family. With stereo audio, media backing and original ergonomic pattern the Nokia N800 Internet Tablet is a portable Internet entertainment device.
The Nokia N800 introduces faster performance, full screen finger qwerty keyboard, easier continuous connections through Wi-Fi or via Bluetooth phone, integrated web camera as well as a new elegant design. The Nokia N800 device has more captivating features like: Internet enhanced navigation with Navicore software, calling and messaging with a number of popular services as well as the RealNetworks' Rhapsody music service. Nokia N800 also allow Skype users to make Internet calls from their mobile phone.
The Nokia N800 Internet Tablet is based on Nokia's desktop Linux based Operating System. The Maemo development platform was launched in 2005 to provide Open Source developers with the tools and opportunities to create innovative applications for use on Nokia's Internet Tablets. Users of the Nokia N800 will be able to benefit from a wide range of third party applications.
The Nokia N800 is commercially available immediatelly in the United States and in selected markets in Europe at estimated retail price of 399 EUR/USD.
* RAM memory: 128MB; * flash: 256MB; * miniSD: 128MB; * card slot: two internal memory card slots, compatible with SD, MicroSD, MiniSD, MMC, and RS-MMC. Compatible with cards up to 2GB. Configurable up to 4GB.
* OS: Internet Tablet OS 2007 edition; * browser: Opera 8 with Flash player 7; * messages: SMS, MMS, IM, Email; * dimensions: 144 x 75 x 13 mm; * weight: 206 grams; * battery: Up to 3.5 hours browsing time, up to 12 days standby time;
Other utilities: application installer, PDF viewer, sketch, file manager, image viewer, notes, calculator, integrated webcam.
The Nokia N76 is a new multimedia computer that brings the complete Nokia Nseries experience to a sleeker body, with little compromise. With the Nokia N76 multimedia computer, technology and design come together to create a revolution in design for a multimedia computer. Using premium materials to enclose world-class Nokia Nseries features and experiences, Nokia has created a very eye-catching device.
The Nokia N76 is the really original addition to the N-series. It's running on the Symbian 9. 1 S60UI it is a music-oriented device which is understandably stated through the presence of devoted music keys on the handset screen. It provides also a 2.4" 16M colors TFT display, a 2 megapixel camera, a secondary QVGA camera for video calls, and a FM radio. The connectivity features of the original slim Nokia would include quad-band GSM/GPRS/EDGE backing plus UMTS, Bluetooth 2. 0 and USB. The new Nokia N76 would come in an elegant design with a thickness of 13.7 mm which would make it a tad slimmer than the once famous Motorola RAZR.
The Nokia N76 handset provides Java MIDP 2.0 support and among other features we can talk about are video calling, push to talk,stereo FM radio, voice dial, PIM (calendar, to do list, printing), document viewer, photo/video editor, integrated handsfree and MP3/M4A/eAAC+/WMA player.
The Nokia N76 is expected to begin shipping in the first quarter of 2007 with an estimated sales cost of approximately 390 EUR.
The Nokia N76 is an ideal mix of style and substance. This latest addition to the Nokia Nseries portfolio brings a wide range of multimedia experiences to consumers, enabling them to create, consume and connect, using music, videos, images and the internet.
Motorola unveiled the successor of well known Rizr Z3 - the MOTORIZR Z6. The new slider is part of the new MOTOMUSIC platform and comes along with the updated EDGE version. The Motorola RIZR Z6 will operate on an original Linux-Java-based user interface and promises enhanced music experience featuring connectivity with Windows Media Player 11 and supporting Janus DRM. It will get the same pattern as its predecessor RIZR Z3 with nearly the same size but it will consider 10 g little. The original RIZR Z6 will get an improved exhibit - this time with QVGA resolution, but it will keep the 2 megapixel camera of the predecessor. The MOTORIZR Z6 is expected to be accessible in the first half of 2007.
The MOTORIZR Z6 handset provides Java MIDP 2.0 support and among other features we can talk about the calculator and organizer, voice dial, buil-in handsfree and MP3/AAC/AAC+ player.
Apple announced the "all in one" awaited iPhone. It's exciting features give users the opportunity to use it as an iPod and a mobile phone in the same time, an advanced internet device, an amazing digital camera and a portable PIM (Personal Information Management) organizer. With it's new features the Apple's iPhone brings you the multimedia world at a tip of your finger.
The iPhone can be viewed as an widescreen iPod due to it's most important features: the integrated memory (4/8GB) which is more than enough to bring all the multimedia content you want on your phone and a touchscreen control with multi-finger gestures with no need for a stylus,that allow you to enjoy all your content, including photos, music, movies, audiobooks and TV shows. iPhone allows you to sync content from your iTunes library on your PC or Mac, making that content also accessible with just the touch of a finger.iPhone users will be able to scroll through songs, artists, albums, and playlists with just a flick of a finger.
Now, lets take a look to that features that make the Apple's iPhone a great communication tool. You can call by simply pointing your finger at a name or number in your address book; all your contacts from a PC, Mac, or Internet device are also automatically synchronized; you can select and listen to voice mail messages in whatever order you want; calls can easily be merged together with just the touch of a button to create a conference call - conference calling has never been easier.
The iPhone is able to store your contacts, tasks, notes and calendar events due to it's phonebook, to-do list, calendar features, which make it an amazing portable PIM organizer. iPhone is a quad-band GSM (850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz) mobile, has no 3G support (one of it's dezavantages) and has Wi-Fi (802.11b/g) and Bluetooth 2.0 support.
The other strengths of this multimedia device are more or less Internet-oriented, since the iPhone offers exceptional web browsing capabilities thanks to the Safari web browser with integrated Google and Yahoo search plus the Google Maps application that can take you all over the world - unfortunately without a GPS receiver.
The Apple iPhone also features an amazing 2-megapixel camera, as well as a photo management application unlike anything available on a phone today. Users can sync photos from a PC or Mac, browse or email them with just a touch of the screen.
The iPhone incorporates an accelerometer, which detects when a user switches from holding the phone in landscape to portrait mode, and automatically updates the image on screen to fit the mode. The sensors also detect when you put the iPhone near your phone, and automatically shuts off the display screen until you move it away to save on battery power. An ambient light sensor automatically adjusts the screen's brightness to the appropriate level for the current ambient light, which enhances user experience and also saves on battery power.
The phone is expected to come out in June 2007 in USA, Europe in the fourth QTR and Asia in 2008 and it will be available exclusively on Cingular for $499 on a two-year contract for the 4GB version and $599 for the 8GB version.
Display:
* screen size: 3.5 inches; * screen resolution: 320x480 * screen type: touchscreen * colors: 16Mb * other features: multi-touch input method; accelerometer sensor for auto-rotate; proximity sensor for auto turn-off.
